Mindfulness for business

Mindfulness training for business is an investment in reducing the costs of health care and absenteeism associated with stress-related conditions, as well as improving employee retention, satisfaction, and overall engagement.

According to the Health and Safety Executive’s report on work related stress published in 2015:

work related stress, depression and anxiety represents a significant problem in the workforce of Great Britain

it is the biggest cause of sickness in the UK

over 10 million days are lost to stress each year – costing employers £1.24bn

work related stress accounts for 35% of work related ill health and 43% of days lost, in 2014/15

the highest rates of work related stress remain consistently in the health and public sectors of the economy